FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGHWAY 472

Carrying HIGHWAY 472 over WILLIAM CREEK

SEC 4 T10N R20W, Simpson, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGHWAY 472

The HIGHWAY 472 bridge in Simpson, Mississippi carries HIGHWAY 472 over WILLIAM CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HIGHWAY 472 compares

▲ 0.6
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Mississippi bridges
201
Bridges in Simpson · 13 in Poor condition
HIGHWAY 472 35.0 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA6400000000157

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGHWAY 472 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HIGHWAY 472 against other structures in Simpson and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HIGHWAY 472?

HIGHWAY 472 in Simpson, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGHWAY 472 inspected?

HIGHWAY 472's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGHWAY 472 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HIGHWAY 472?

HIGHWAY 472 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGHWAY 472?

HIGHWAY 472 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGHWAY 472 and does age affect safety?

HIGHWAY 472 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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